Mail Assistance Programs
Mail Assistance Programs provide families and individuals experiencing homelessness or those who do not have a stable mailing address with a mailing address they can use when applying for benefits such as supplementary food assistance (SNAP/food stamps), public assistance, disability, and social security income, medications, and other vital services that require a permanent address. It also allows those without homes to provide a private – non-shelter – address to potential employers when seeking a job.
The Bronx
Program Details
Those who do not have a safe and reliable mailing address may use the P.O.T.S. Mailroom.
Please do not use the mailing address or send mail before registering with the program.
Requirements
Registration
Restrictions
None
Brooklyn
No Listings at this time.
Please use our Suggest a Listing form if you know of a program that you would like to see on the helpNYC.info Resource Navigator.Manhattan
Program Details
Please do not use the mailing address or send mail before registering with the program.
Call to schedule a intake appointment, no walk-ins accepted.
Offers automated phone line to check mail.
Requirements
Registration
Restrictions
None
Mail Program
at Holy Apostles Soup KitchenMonday - Friday
10:30a - 12:30p
Holy Apostles Episcopal Church
296 9th Avenue
at 28th Street
New York, New York 10001
Chelsea, Manhattan
Listing ID: 1583093383
Program Details
Please do not use the mailing address or send mail before registering with the program.
Mailing Address verification is available.
Requirements
In-person Registration
Restrictions
None
Mail Distribution
at Urban Outreach CenterWednesday & Friday
9:00a - 1:00p
Avenue Church NYC
1745 First Avenue
between East 90th Street and East 91st Street
New York, New York 10128
Yorkville, Manhattan
website | 212.288.6743
Listing ID: 2670309991
Program Details
Please do not use the mailing address or send mail before registering with the program.
Available to those who are experiencing homelessness, or housing insecure, or don't have a reliable mailing address.
Requirements
In-person Registration
Restrictions
None
Project Dignity Mail Service
at New York Common PantryMonday - Friday
10:00a - 3:30p
New York Common Pantry
8 East 108th Street
between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10029
Upper East Side, Manhattan
Listing ID: 2157134045
Program Details
Please do not use the mailing address or send mail before registering with the program.
Requirements
In-person Registration
Restrictions
None
General Delivery Service
United States Postal ServiceListing ID: 1583117720
There is only one General Delivery Post Office in New York City. No registration is required. USPS does not provide address verification services. Person picking up mail must have a photo ID that matches the name on the parcel. Mail is held for 14 days and then returned to the sender if not picked up. Mail pickup at 390 Ninth Avenue is Monday-Friday, 10:00a - 1:00p; and Saturday 10:00a - Noon.
The mail must be addressed in the following manner:
[Participant Name]
General Delivery
390 Ninth Avenue
New York, New York 10001-9901
For more information please visit the USPS General Delivery website.
Queens
No Listings at this time.
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No Listings at this time.
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